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Denison sits in far northern Texas, in Grayson County, about a mile south of the Red River and the Oklahoma state line, in a region known as Texoma. It is one of the two principal cities of the Sherman-Denison metropolitan area, paired with its larger neighbor Sherman just to the south along U.S. Route 75. That corridor connects the area to Dallas, roughly 70 to 75 miles away, while also placing Denison at the gateway to southern Oklahoma. The city was founded in 1872, when the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad—the "Katy"—established a townsite at its crossing of the Red River, and the railroad remains central to Denison's early identity. The city's most famous native is Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, who was born in Denison in 1890. His modest two-story birthplace home is preserved as the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site, drawing visitors and anchoring the city's historical character. Geography defines much of modern Denison. Lake Texoma, a roughly 74,000-acre reservoir impounded by Denison Dam in 1944, lies just north of the city and is one of the region's premier destinations for boating, fishing, and camping, with Eisenhower State Park providing shoreline access on the Texas side. The Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge adds protected wetlands and wildlife habitat nearby. Denison's economy and daily life blend small-town commerce, a historic Main Street district, manufacturing and healthcare employment, and the tourism tied to the lake and the Eisenhower site. Denison ISD serves local students. For those seeking a historically rooted North Texas community with lake access, an affordable housing stock, and a short drive to both Dallas and Oklahoma, Denison occupies a distinctive niche in the Texoma region.

Population 27,000

County Grayson County

Active Listings 751

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is Denison in?

Denison is located in Grayson County, Texas, in the northern part of the state about a mile south of the Texas-Oklahoma border. It is one of the two principal cities of the Sherman-Denison metropolitan area in the Texoma region.

Who was born in Denison?

Denison is the birthplace of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, who was born in the city in 1890. His two-story frame birthplace home is preserved as the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site, and the city also features a statue of Eisenhower near the site.

What school district serves Denison?

Denison is served by Denison ISD, a school district based in the city known as the home of the Yellow Jackets. The district operates elementary, middle, and high school campuses serving the city, and Grayson College provides higher education and workforce programs nearby.

How far is Denison from Dallas?

Denison lies roughly 70 to 75 miles north of downtown Dallas along U.S. Route 75, and it sits directly on the Texas-Oklahoma border. The Sherman-Denison area is also connected to the broader region by U.S. Route 82 and State Highway 91.

What lake is near Denison?

Denison sits just south of Lake Texoma, a Red River reservoir of about 74,000 acres created by Denison Dam in 1944. The lake is one of the largest in the region and is popular for boating, fishing, and camping, with Eisenhower State Park providing shoreline access on the Texas side.

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